Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey was victorious on the European Challenge Tour today when he won the BA CA Golf Open in Austria.
Hoey conjured up two birdies on the final two holes to finish on 19 under and win by a single stroke from Sweden's Steven Jeppesen.
Olivier David of France finished third on 16 under par.
It was the Belfast native's first victory as a professional and it secures his place on the 2006 European Tour.
He also collected a cheque for €24,000.
"I didn't know when the first win was going to come. I have had a couple of second places this year but to win on a course like this one is brilliant," said Hoey.
"This golf course is awesome and I am already thinking about The European Tour event here next year.
"I finished well again today. I finished birdie-eagle yesterday and then with two birdies today so the last two holes have been very good to me.
"I'm playing in Sweden next week so I don't know when I will have the chance to celebrate this properly but I certainly will be celebrating soon," concluded Hoey.
